Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has finally narrated what happened between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman following their on-pitch disagreement.
In summary, Softfootball gathered that the incident occurred during the match, with Osimhen visibly angry at a particular moment. However, according to the coach, the situation did not escalate beyond the heat of the game.
Chelle clarified that after the match, both players came together, held discussions, and settled the matter internally. He dismissed widespread social media reports suggesting Osimhen threatened to leave the national team, describing those claims as fake news.
The coach emphasized that misunderstandings happen in football, especially in competitive environments, but what matters is how players respond afterward and in this case, both stars handled it professionally.
Recall that fans had slammed Osimhen after the viral Lookman incident during Nigeria’s 4-0 win against Zimbabwe. Despite the controversy, the Super Eagles went on to secure third place at AFCON 2025, defeating Egypt on penalties.
With the matter now officially laid to rest, attention shifts back to football as Nigeria continues to rebuild momentum ahead of upcoming international fixtures.
